Cornwall Ontario – This has been a rough political period for legal beagle Bernadette Clement. The city councilor in Cornwall Ontario failed in her run to upset MP Guy Lauzon in the last Federal election actually finishing worse than previous Liberal candidate Denis Sabourin inspite of having a twoContinue Reading
CFN – I am not an advocate for being a total idiot, but sometimes it may not be such a bad thing. Remember the movie “Big?” For the uninitiated, this movie is about a 12-year-old kid named Josh, who makes a wish on a carnival game to be big (becauseContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Reports on Social media have people buzzing that an undercover action nailed the perp that robbed a Habitat for Humanity build here in Cornwall Ontario earlier this afternoon. Police are not confirming any details as of press time. “3 Cheers for the Cornwall Police, looks like theyContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall City Council debated and voted on whether council should be given agendas further in advance. For all of this scribblers time on CFN councilors have complained about not having enough time to go over reports and data before being asked to make important decisions. Councilor MauriceContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Utter mayhem and insanity as Cornwall City Council allowed councilor Elaine MacDonald to debate and vote in issues related to the Agape Food Bank of which she’s a sitting member of the board. And to add irony to the pot the councilor was seeking funds from theContinue Reading
CFN – One of the biggest obstacles in growing our humble independent media outlet is the bizarre boycott of CFN by government agencies. While some could argue that the City of Cornwall has some sort of reason (they don’t really and were disrespecting CFN before the War started) what reasonContinue Reading
CFN – Seaway Roller Derby Girls, in conjunction with Scotiabank Cornwall raised $3,000.00 towards the construction of the South Stormont Splash Pad at the Arnold Bethune Memorial Park in Long Sault. The “Crash & Splash Fundraiser” was hosted at the Long Sault Arena on July 27. Pictured from left to right: Penny Rudderham,Continue Reading
Akwesasne – United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya visited Canada this week on a special assignment, conducting hearings across the country to examine the relationship between the government of Canada and First Nations people. Mr. Anaya made Akwesasne his first stop on Oct. 7, hearing presentations from community officials onContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Representatives for Julie Bilotta, Dakota Garlow, and their family issued a statement this afternoon after the tragic death of Baby Gionni. The family of Gionni Lee Garlow is currently in a period of mourning. We have no comments at this time as we are awaiting theContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A viewer sent in this accident picture. A motorcyclist hit a brown SUV on Brookdale in Cornwall Ontario, near 14th. The vehicles were South bound. If you see news happen email your photos or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com for your chance to win prizes and event tickets!Continue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A very frustrated Kevin Langlois left court this morning in Cornwall Ontario. Mr. Langlois shared some of his frustration over the ongoing saga that started the day of his father’s funeral when a brawl broke out between himself, lawyer Nicholas Dougan, and eventually his sister who cameContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Cornwall, ON –The Cornwall Community police are investigating a break and enter that occurred on the 15th of October, 2013 into a utility trailer that was being used by the Habitat for Humanity while building a home on Elm Street. Items taken are aContinue Reading
CFN – Emmanuel Maniadakis of Verger Maniadakis in Franklin Quebec had a vision. In the 90’s when he bought his hill top run down orchard he saw the future in Organics and rebuilt and turned his stunning property into fields of Apples and pears. Nestled near the Covey HillContinue Reading
BREACHES Cornwall, ON – Emily Pollock, 34 of Cornwall was arrested on the 11th of October, 2013 and charged with breaching her Probation Order and Recognizance for having called police for a non emergency matter and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on the 11th of October, 2013Continue Reading
A triple threat of tributes! Nicklebag, yes an actual tribute to Nickelback (CFN sympathizes with Nickelback haters!) Nine Lives Aerosmith Tribute & The Songs Remain the Same A Tribute to Led Zeppelin Saturday October 19th! Buy your tickets today! What else areContinue Reading
CFN – Homestead Organics just celebrated its 25th Anniversary! Family businesses are becoming rare these days, but Homestead organics now has its third generation working in son Yannick is now in the fold! This year, Homestead Organics celebrates its 25th birthday! Things have come a long way since 1988, whenContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The sad tale of little Gionni Garlow ended recently when the ailing tot passed away. His life from the start was in headlines. He was born in jail. His mother, Julie Bilotta, (Julie Dakota Garlow) on social media was in jail where she gave birth after guardsContinue Reading
CFN – The growing season is over for the Long Sault Farmer’s Market but we still have one more market day this year. Once again we will be holding a Christmas Market at the South Stormont Township hall and it will be on Sunday, December 8, 2013. LastContinue Reading